“Swing Kids” Part 2 of 2: The Real Swing Kids
So you watched “Swing Kids” (and if you didn’t, stop reading this blog and go do it now) and now you’re wondering about [...]
“Swing Kids” Part 1 of 2: The Movie
As a Lindy Hopper who started dancing in the mid-90s there are a few modern films that really influenced me and “Swing Kids” [...]
ATOMIC PSA: March has returned with the Lions
This is an ATOMIC Public Service Announcement. Because March has once again “come in like a lion” we ask you to please be [...]
John Mills 1912 – 2011
Last week the swing world lost one of their own. I am sad to report that John Mills passed away in the early [...]
I’m in a New Orleans State of Mind
I’m in a New Orleans State of Mind today. My body may be in SoCal but my brain is on Bourbon Street. This [...]
My Dance Inspiration
As we countdown to Inspiration Weekend, I’ve been thinking about what inspires me to dance. I remember the first time I saw Frankie [...]
Get Inspired to Dance at Inspiration Weekend 2011
What inspires you to dance? Come out to Orange County for Inspiration Weekend 2011 on March 4, 5, and 6 (affectionately called I-Dub) [...]
New Date for the 24 Hour Cancer-Dance-a-thon
March has just opened up a bit for swing dancers in Orange County. This year, the 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon will be taking [...]
An Affair To Remember
This week marked the first anniversary of my love affair with Lindy Hop. And as all relationships it has had its ups and [...]
Teacher Feature: Sara Green
1. What classes, how often do you teach at ATOMIC? I teach Jazzercise and yoga on Friday and Sunday mornings at ATOMIC-Placentia. Jazzercise [...]
Top 6 Slow Dance Songs
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to get your game face on. Break out those romantic moves, and BAM! [...]
Dancing Lion, Killer Rabbit
Happy New Year everyone! Chinese New Year celebrations are in full-swing to usher in the Year of the Rabbit. Today I wore red [...]
Life Lessons from Lindy
After experiencing Lindy Hop for less than a year, it has become evident to me that the culture is a microcosm of life, full of [...]
Top 6 Reasons Dancers Should Practice Yoga
I talked with Sara Green, who teaches yoga and jazzercise at ATOMIC-Placentia along with Carol Haxton, about why yoga is important for dancers. [...]
Plans for ATOMIC-Placentia
Keep this on the Q.T., the down-low, the hush-hush… Using my mass network of dancing ninjas I’ve been able to acquire Shesha’s top secret plans [...]
Taste of International Ballroom – this Saturday at ATOMIC-Irvine
Come out to ATOMIC Ballroom-Irvine this Saturday night to take a Taste of International Ballroom Dance. This week ATOMIC-Irvine is featuring a taste [...]